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Ireland marks St Patrick’s Day in Bangkok as Minister Charlie McConalogue visits Thailand
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026
The Embassy of Ireland in Thailand hosted St Patrick’s Day celebrations on March 18, 2026, welcoming visiting Irish Minister Charlie McConalogue TD and showcasing Irish culture, hospitality and growing ties with Thailand.
New wildlife trafficking trend emerges in live ant trade across three nations
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026
Kenyan court on Tuesday (March 17) charged two men over the illegal transport of wildlife after authorities arrested one of them, Chinese national Zhang Kequn, at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport last week with more than 2,000 live ants.
Transport federation presses govt on energy crisis, warns of nationwide stoppage
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026
The Land Transport Federation of Thailand has issued five demands for the government to address the energy crisis, warning it may escalate to a nationwide transport shutdown if no action is taken.
Farmers urge PM to ease fuel crisis as Middle East war hits production costs
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026
Farmer groups have asked the government for special fuel allocations and targeted price controls as the Middle East war pushes up oil prices and threatens farm output.
Mayuree Naree drifts into Iranian waters, Navy seeks help for three Thai crew still aboard
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026
Royal Thai Navy chief Adm Pairote Fuangchan says the Mayuree Naree has drifted from Omani into Iranian waters, prompting coordination with the Foreign Ministry to seek assistance for three Thai crew still on board.
Intruder held after entering Moo Deng enclosure at Khao Kheow Zoo
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026
Khao Kheow Open Zoo has detained a man who trespassed into the enclosure of Moo Deng, the pygmy hippopotamus, and handed him over to police for legal action. 
Thailand and Japan Strengthen Ties to Propel National Space Industry and EEC Spaceport
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026
MHESI by GISTDA and Japan’s METI unite to develop a domestic spaceport and satellite constellation in the EEC, transitioning Thailand from a user to a space creator
Songkran Phuket 2026: where to play water fights across the island
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026
Planning Songkran in Phuket? Here are the key 2026 splash zones and festival highlights—from old-town events to alcohol-free celebrations and EDM parties.
Thailand’s oil price structure questioned as diesel rises
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026
A fresh diesel price increase has renewed scrutiny over Thailand’s fuel pricing system, with critics arguing motorists are paying more despite ample stock and lower-cost supplies.
Khlong Saen Saep boat fares to rise this week as fuel crisis bites
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026
Bangkok’s Khlong Saen Saep boat service will raise fares by 1 baht across all fare bands this week after diesel costs and wages drove daily losses into the tens of thousands of baht.
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